Regional School Unit 2’s proposed $34.5 million budget needed different spending cuts as a result of the changes, officials said.
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Sen. Vitelli, Rep. Cluchey to host public office hours in Bowdoinham
Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, will hold public office hours on from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rep. Cluchey’s office on 43 Main St. in Bowdoinham. Office hours provide residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with state government services. Sen. Vitelli and […]
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Hallowell-area district already faces $1.5 million budget hike in first year without Richmond
Even though the budget numbers are expected to change over the coming months, RSU 2 school officials are seeing the impact of federal COVID-19 funds ending and Richmond’s recent withdrawal from the regional school district.
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Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond
Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.
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Hallowell-area school district has not been compensating some employees correctly
Rick Amero, the interim superintendent in Regional School Unit 2, says widespread issues with the district’s payroll and employee benefits can be traced back to at least July 2021.
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Hallowell-based school district looks to next year following Richmond vote to withdraw from RSU 2
Though most of the budget operations were building-based, there are still some issues to sort out before finalizing the budget in the spring. At the same time, the district is moving forward with the process of hiring a superintendent.
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Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers
Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it’s not clear service will improve any time soon.
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Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales
A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.
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Historic Pownalborough Court House to host Preservation Party
Final details for Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual benefit dinner and auction on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden are falling into place, and volunteer planners of the Sept. 18 event took a few minutes from a recent meeting to select wines.Anyone interested in supporting LCHA’s mission to collect, preserve and […]
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Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.